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How many times have you heard businesses say their people are their biggest asset? At Armstrong Watson every success we have achieved over the past 150 years has been down to our people. Our people are our USP.
Change can be tough, and we understand that changing jobs is always a difficult decision. Choosing the right employer to invest your time, and put your career and faith in, can too be really difficult.
We could tell you all about the role you would be doing and the amazing career development opportunities you would get, however every firm will tell you that, so why not speak to us in order to understand why we are different and allow us to get to know what makes you different!
Our Talent Acquisition Partner, David Ramsay would love to get to hear about your USP.
We offer a range of excellent benefits, highly competitive salaries, and the opportunity to constantly develop your career. We are a Top 30 UK firm, however we pride ourselves on our personal touch, and although you might look after the numbers, you won't be treated like one.
Our people come from a range of career experiences, from home grown talent to moving to us from a Big 4.
"I joined Armstrong Watson as our VAT and Indirect Tax Director in August last year after spending over ten years working at two of the “Big4” professional services firms. What attracted me to the firm was its size (we are a really big firm!) the people and Armstrong Watson’s vision for the future. I was one part of a Tax recruitment drive which so far has seen us bring in the Head of Tax from RSM nationally and a Tax Director from PwC London (and previously New York) in order to drive our Tax practice forwards.
Moving outside of the largest firms brings with it new experiences and a level of responsibility and exposure that is reserved only for senior partners in these bigger organisations, and broadly speaking the culture across the board is much more collaborative and transparent. Equally, one of the key selling points of the large firms – in terms of recruiting and retaining talent – is the opportunity to work on “the biggest clients in the world”. Whilst this may be true of senior teams in London, regional offices offer exposure only to a client base similar to, and from experience inferior to, Armstrong Watson’s. The ability to work across the firm with all clients and to be part of a team which really values its people means that the move to Armstrong Watson has been an excellent one for me."
Alex Nicholson– VAT Director, Newcastle
It is important to ask yourself "what sort of life do I want to live?" and work plays such a big part in getting this right. Speak to David Ramsay about the possibilities with us and we can work together to achieve the lifestyle you're aiming for.
We actively develop our experienced professionals throughout their careers.
Every year we run an academy for our high potential colleagues to develop exceptional self awareness, leadership and great client relationship skills which are critical in our business.
The ICAEW Chartered Accountant qualification, the ACA, is one of the most advanced learning and professional development programmes available. On completion, after a minimum of three years in a training contract, your ACA qualification will be recognised worldwide as a sign of quality and professionalism.
This Internationally recognised qualification comes in three stages: level 2, level 3 and level 4. It offers students the chance to gain a real introduction to accounting and the chance to build on personal and business abilities. Completion of this leads to AAT Accountant status (MAAT).
For students wanting to specialise in the taxation side of the accounting profession, the ATT is the route to take. As well as being educational, it also offers practical experience in the exciting world of tax compliance.
Regarded as the 'gold standard' among tax professionals, this qualification is achieved through the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) which is the leading professional body in taxation.
A three year qualification combining the Practitioner Certificate in Payroll, the Advanced Practitioner Certificate in Payroll and the Diploma in Payroll Management.
An internationally recognisable benchmark of quality and ethical practice for financial advice professionals, this qualification is achieved through the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) which is the premier professional body for insurance and financial planning professionals.
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We share an enthusiasm for our firm and our clients. We have a real desire to contribute to making Armstrong Watson and our people successful, as well as ensuring our clients achieve success.
We can be relied upon as others have confidence in us, in our ability and in our integrity.
Actively demonstrate compassion, consideration and kindness for others.
We show fairness, consistency, integrity and are committed to being truthful, sincere and frank.
